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La Vida Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Hagia Sophia

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Restaurant
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room
Lobby sitting area
Luxury Double Room | View from room
La Vida Hotel, near Istanbul's historic heart, offers warm hospitality steps from Hagia Sophia. Enjoy continental breakfast at the on-site cafe or meals at PARADİSE SEAFOOD&KEBAP. Multilingual staff, 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage ensure a comfortable stay.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Terrace | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double Room with Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Triple Room | Bathroom

Comfort Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room with Patio

Double Room with Patio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Akbiyik Cd., No.80, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 5 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dubb Ethnic Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Best Point Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fish Home AhhırKapı - ‬2 min walk

About this property

La Vida Hotel

Hotel near Hagia Sophia
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, La Vida Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at PARADİSE SEAFOOD&KEBAP, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services
  • A porter/bellboy, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at La Vida Hotel feature comforts, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and printers. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 110-cm LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and printers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • PARADİSE SEAFOOD&KEBAP

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 110-cm LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 7 and younger eat free breakfast

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2021-34-2719
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

La Vida Hotel Hotel
La Vida Hotel Istanbul
La Vida Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is La Vida Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Vida Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at La Vida Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at La Vida Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does La Vida Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is La Vida Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Basilica Cistern are also within 15 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

La Vida Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 171 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El trato del personal es muy bueno.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nermeen

Great location!

Location was excellent, walking distance from all the sites. Staff was very helpful, arrange airport transfers and checked in often with us regarding our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good enough hotel. Polite service. Helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

waheed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice and accommodation, with friendly staff always helpful and polite to help. And adjoins a great restaurant and a street full of nice restaurants and a few bars to relax and enjoy the night away. Very reccomend for location, as a 5min walk to the Blue Mosque and all the tourist sites and squares. Local tram, taxi and boat links all nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aynur the receptionist was approachable and helpful with getting around Turkey to places I wanted to visit and recommend a excellent hammam!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsabe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fue una gran experiencia estar en el hotel super cerca de los lugares emblemáticos buen desayuno y muy atentos
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Menderes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Märchenhaft

es war eine super Übernachtung gewesen Hotel war sauber, hotel war zentral. Personal war sehr lieb und hilfsbereit. Gerne möchte ich noch mal einreisen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jafar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok room

The room was desent, but the washroom was not clean
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best area of Historic Istambul close to all iconic places.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy amables y muy rico el desayuno
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bassam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to shops restaurants and tramway Nice breakfast included. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good choice

Nice hotel with friendly and helpful staff. I’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svenja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ich konnte mein Zimmer wechseln, nachdem das erste nicht so schön war. Sehr nettes Hotel mit herzlichem Service!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mostafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Excellent location , large rooms and very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location,very clean and tidy room, friendly staff and very good breakfast😊
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful in helping to arrange a lovely turkish bath for us, and answering other questions we had about the area..thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ameen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bell’hotel, molto pulito e con personale molto gentile e disponibile. Ottima la colazione e eccellente la cena con musica dal vivo molto coinvolgente. Alla reception sono stati molto gentili ad aiutarmi a capire dove erano finite le valigie perse durante il viaggio di andata e hanno tenuto i contatti con i vari call center. Caldamente consigliato
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't hesitate

Wonderful hotel. Great location and a great price. Bed very comfy. Quiet. Breakfast could be better but adequate. Staff fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location for a short break. Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel located in the old area. Very near from the touristic sites. Many restaurants in the same street. Thanks for Batu for his disponibility and helpl!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super lokation

Fantastisk område med masser sf restauranter og liv. Super hotel i god tilstand og med flinke ansatte. Skal helt sikkert bo her igen næste gang. Kan varmt anbefales
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayode

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located, staffs were helpful, breakfast is good and good price for the money. Enjoyed the 6 days stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022